A reader of Cruise law News in Panama brought an article in the Panamanian newspaper Prensa, entitled “MP Abre Sumario a Capitán de Crucero” to my attention this morning.
As I predicted last week, Panama has decided to proceed with a criminal investigation into the conduct of the Master of the Princess Cruises
The Star Princess‘ refusal to assist the three young men aboard the disabled Fifty Cents fishing boat has captivated the world’s attention. My first article on the troubling story – Two Dead Fishermen: Did Star Princess Cruise Ship Ignore Mariners In Distress? – elicited strong comments by the public. One comment on my
Did Princess Cruises forsake young fishermen to die an excruciating death in order to keep its cruise itinerary?
That’s what Don Winner, a blogger for Panama-Guide.com, wants to know. Mr. Winner reports on some disturbing developments in his article "Panama Castaways Were Spotted By Cruise Ship Passengers – And Ignored By Ship’s Captain."
Carolyn:
I read your recent article in the Conde’ Nast Traveler entitled "Ironically, the Costa Allegra Fire Gives Me More Confidence in the Cruise Line."
You write: "Carnival Cruise Lines and Princess Cruises had major fire outbreaks and not a life was lost."
Perhaps you forgot about my clients’ husband and father
